toparch
/ (ˈtɒpɑːk) /
noun
the ruler of a small state or realm
Derived forms of toparch
toparchy, nounWord Origin for toparch
C17: from Greek
toparchēs, from
topos a place +
-arch
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topcastle,
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Example sentences from the Web for toparch
He was doubtful whether Mr. Edmund de Valera would consent to be a toparch under Danish suzerainty.
There was a certain Augarus in early times, toparch of Edessa (for thus the kings of the different nations were called then).
History of the Wars, Books I and II (of 8) |ProcopiusSabina's was also put back by the side of her husband's and the Toparch went home satisfied.
The Emperor, Complete |Georg Ebers